Serving DeKalb County

MU Extension does not currently have an office in DeKalb County, but the regional faculty headquartered in surrounding counties offer educational programming for DeKalb. To find a regional specialist to assist you with business development, agriculture, horticulture, nutrition or family financial education, please see the list of faculty and staff serving DeKalb County.

4-H

4-H specialist Debbie Davis coordinates the DeKalb 4-H clubs. They can be reached at the Clinton County Extension Center. For a list of 4-H clubs in DeKalb, see the 4-H page.

Test Your Soil for Better Lawns and Gardens

Avoid excessive fertilizer use, and guard against nutrient loss. A soil test shows exactly how much lime and fertilizer a lawn or garden needs. Science-based, reliable analysis and unbiased recommendations let you escape hit-or-miss gardening and lawn care. Contact the Buchanan County Extension office today to find out how to collect a sample to bring in for analysis. The analysis is done at the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory in Columbia at a cost of $13.

Private Pesticide Applicators Training

Individuals needing to obtain or renew their Private Pesticide Applicator certification for the purchase of restricted use pesticides may come into the Buchanan County Extension office and watch a 2 hour training video. The training is free of charge with the exception of purchasing the Private Pesticide Applicator Training Reference Manual at a cost of $12. Family members can share one manual. Call the Buchanan County Extension office, 816-279-1691, to schedule your certification or renewal.

Your community classroom

MU extension is the University of Missouri's classroom in DeKalb County. We connect people to research-based education to enrich the quality of life and enhance the economic well-being of our communities. MU Extension-DeKalb County is your one-stop source for practical education and information on almost anything.

MU Extension partners with the DeKalb County Commission and other local organizations to provide education, information and services that meet people's needs. The elected and appointed members of the DeKalb County extension council provide guidance in identifying those needs to ensure that our educational programs are relevant, reliable and responsive.

Whether it's resources for yourself or your family, farm, business or community, we invite you to explore our website, call the Buchanan County Extension office, 816-279-1691, or email to learn how we can help you.